[1.] Introduction; [2.] Language as message and language impact on message; [3.] Language status; [4.] Economic development in communities with lesser-used languages; [5.] The research projects; [6.] The context, or message, signalled by use of Gaelic; [7.] The impact of choice of language on how the message is delivered; [8.] Effect of choice of Gaelic on content of the message; [9.] Affective aspects associated with the use of Gaelic; The impact of Gaelic as a language for broadcasting and education; [10.] Conclusions.
[1.] Scotland’s ‘other languages’; [2.] Gaelic and ‘the other languages of Scotland’ in the home; [3.] Gaelic Community and Gaidhealtachd – any future? Tables and figs.
[1.] Historical perspective: linguistic diversity in Scotland; [2.] Historical and demographic perspective; [3.] The educational response; [4.] Conclusion. Figs.